2011 Map of Mormon Flat Dam

About this map

Mormon Flat Dam controls the passage of the Salt River in this arid landscape, creating the expansive Canyon Lake and Saguaro Lake reservoirs. The infrastructure supporting this reclamation project is evident at the Salt River Project Housing cluster and the Canyon Lake Marina, which highlight the region's 21st-century role as a center for water management and recreation. The legendary Apache Trl winds through the terrain, passing through Apache Gap and providing access to the small settlement at Tortilla Flat. The topography is defined by dramatic vertical features such as Satchin Cliff, Geronimo Head, and Battleship Mountain. Water sources in this desert environment are carefully recorded, from remote points like Hidden Water Spring and Blue Spring to various tanks like Bagley Tank, which supported early ranching and travel before the major dam projects transformed the river valley.